Café popolari a Tysons Corner / McLean

We had a wonderful belated anniversary dinner at this restaurant. We got there early and ordered drinks at the bar and the bartender was fantastic and set the stage for our meal. We has wonderful cocktails and a great meal. The place is loud and the tables are kinda close together, so be prepared for that. But the food and service made it still worth it.

A beautiful ambiance greets the guests to Josephine. We were escorted to he second floor where soaring coffered ceilings, wood paneling and comfortable seating greeted us. Our waitress provided clear information on the food as we inquired about several of the offerings. The cod croquettes were an excellent first course; my duck cassoulet was excellent, full of rich flavors. Though my wife chose an appetizer for her entree - onion soup - it was very satisfying on a cold cold evening. Dessert - creme brulée - was excellent - creamy with just the right amount of crystallized sugar. The complementary dessert offered by the house consisted of four tasty macaroons. Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful special occasion dinner at Julii. Got a regular table for 2 but it was located in the bar area, so the bartender doubled as working the bar and providing our table service. While he was gracious and easy with us, that double duty led to a couple delays requiring one of the floor managers could step in. Our food was delightful, tasty, well prepared, and presented with some artistry. Others were have special events that night as well, which brings out a burning"sparkler" to their table for their celebration. While visually entertaining, the sparklers spread a foul, burnt sulphur odor across the restaurant. That odor does not go well with any fine meal or wine, at least for us. Perhaps the restaurant will consider dropping those sparklers for a couple real candles. That same celebratory message would come with less sulphur. Not to worry though, we'll come back for a really nice meal.

I had a great service with Nicholas!! When we entered they knew already our special request!

we had an afternoon date experiencing the Coffee flights. It was great. Service is great. The experience was great. It was awesome to try new ways of experiencing coffee.